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Arlington Recreation Department
Spring – Summer 2022 Program Guide

Enjoy Summer 2022 at the
  New Reservoir Beach
   Grand Opening Saturday, June 18th

  Registration Now Open! Sign Up Now !
            For more information or to register,
  please visit www.arlingtonrec.com or call 781-316-3880
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Director's Message                                                      Table of Contents
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Arlington Recreation is proud to offer you and your family
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hundreds of recreational opportunities in the spring and
summer of 2022. We are so excited here at Arlington Recreation    General Information........................................................................ 1
for all of our spring and summer programs but especially for      Kid Care Programs........................................................................... 2
the Grand Opening of the Renovated Arlington Reservoir.
                                                                  April Vacation Programs................................................................. 3
The Arlington Community fully supported this project through
                                                                  Spring Youth Programs............................................................. 4 – 7
both capital and CPA funding over a multi-year period for
close to five million dollars. This included renovations to the   Spring Adult Programs............................................................. 8 – 9
entire mechanical system, filtration system, pump house,          Pickleball........................................................................................... 9
beach house and concession stand, beach area, playground,
                                                                  Playground Accessibility Studies......................................... 10 – 11
picnic pavilion, new sports court, parking lot, perimeter path,
full ADA access, fencing, invasive species removal, boat ramp,    Youth and Adult Tennis Programs....................................... 12 – 13
fishing piers, and bank stabilization. Every passive and active   Arlington Recreation Youth Summer Camps..................... 14 – 15
recreational element at the reservoir received some form of
                                                                  Summer 2022 at the New Reservoir Beach............................... 15
improvement. Although each improvement is special, I have
to admit that my favorite is the new porous pavement parking      More Summer Camps and Clinics....................................... 16 – 17
lot. I know we will all miss driving and walking through the      Soccer Summer Camps and Clinics............................................. 17
mud and puddles three days after a summer rain to get to          Summer General Programs.................................................. 18 – 19
the reservoir entrance.
                                                                  Tennis Court Rules and Regulations........................................... 19
We hope that the entire community enjoys this Arlington
treasure and will join us for our official grand opening/ribbon   Community Sports Organizations.............................................. 20
cutting on Saturday, June 18th. Also look for our new Reservoir   Arlington Parks, Fields and Facilities........................................... 21
programming including, fitness programs for seniors and           Special Events..................................................................Back Cover
youth, youth and adult concert series, and our one of a kind
Dogs and Brews Summer Bash at the end of the season.
As always, we thank the entire Arlington community for their
continued support of Arlington Recreation and the Ed Burns                         Meet the Arlington
Arena.                                                                         Recreation Department Staff
           — Joe Connelly, Director of Recreation                                    Joseph Connelly, Director of Recreation
                                                                                          Matt Curran, Program Supervisor
                                                                              JJ O’Sullivan, Rink Manager & Facility Supervisor
                                                                                Yamir Rodriguez, Assistant Facility Supervisor
                                                                                        Maria Day, Administrative Assistant
                                                                                    Linda Kirchner, Administrative Assistant

                                                                         Arlington Recreation Department
               Mission Statement                                               & Ed Burns Ice Arena
Arlington Recreation, a self-sustaining Division of the Town,            Address: 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474
 offers safe, quality and affordable programs and facilities                   Main Phone Number: (781) 316-3880
             for citizens of all ages and abilities.                    Main Email Address: recoffice@town.arlington.ma.us
   Our staff members are qualified professionals, dedicated              Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
    to serving the community with excellence and pride.                           Website: www.arlingtonrec.com

                                                                                       Arlington Parks and
                                                                                      Recreation Commission
                                                                  Jen Rothenberg • Leslie Mayer • Phil Lasker • Scott Walker
                                                                         Sara Carrier • Shirley Canniff • Josh Fenollosa
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General Information
General Information: Mission Statement: Arlington Recreation,                    Refunds (Policy Change): In the event that a participant
a self-sustaining Division of the Town, offers safe, quality and                 must cancel out of a program, a refund will be granted minus a $25
affordable programs and facilities for citizens of all ages and abilities.       administrative fee (per program cancelled) up until the program
Our staff members are qualified professionals, dedicated to serving              begins. After the first day/class of the program a prorated refund
the community with excellence and pride.                                         will be granted, minus a $25 administrative fee. After the second
Inclusion Policy: The Arlington Recreation Department is                         day of a program/class neither a refund nor household credit will
committed to creating and promoting inclusion across all public                  be issued. A household credit can be requested in place of a refund
spaces, places, facilities and programs that the department manages.             and the $25 administrative fee will not be assessed.
Through the Inclusion Policy, Mission Statement and supporting                   Special Needs: Participants with special needs are encouraged
practices, we aim to ensure that everyone has access to the benefits             to attend all of our programs. Staff members are sensitive to their
of quality parks and recreation, including, but not limited to those             needs and will do everything possible to assist. If you are unsure if
who have been historically marginalized, those with a physical or                a program is the right fit please call us to discuss specifics.
cognitive disability, the LGBTQ community, racial and ethnic minorities,
and new Americans, or refugees and immigrants. Arlington Recreation
                                                                                 Program Accessibility: Please note that currently our
                                                                                 programs are not always accessible due to architectural barriers
defines inclusion as the process of including all persons, regardless
                                                                                 at most of our host facilities. The Park and Recreation Commission
of their ethnic origin, socioeconomic level, color, language or abilities.
                                                                                 have completed an accessibility self-assessment of all facilities
Registration and Payment: We ask that program registrations                      under their jurisdiction and have a multi-year plan to address the
occur through our online recreation management software at                       issues highlighted in the report. As facilities are updated and become
arlingtonrec.com if possible. Please visit arlingtonrec.com to view              programmatically accessible they will be highlighted as such within
all our program information or to register. First time registrants               the brochure.
will need to create a household account via this website (MyRec
Household Account). If you are experiencing difficulties or are                  Participants Responsibility: We ask that all participants
more comfortable registering via phone, please call our office at                respect the staff, other participants, program equipment, facilities
781-316-3880. Payment is due at the time of registration. Any                    and age requirements when participating in programs offered by
payments via check (in-person only or special arrangement) can                   Arlington Recreation. If participants fail to cooperate with the rules,
be made payable to Arlington Recreation.                                         Arlington Recreation reserves the right to dismiss or suspend a
                                                                                 participant in any program without a refund.
Course Confirmation: Confirmation emails will not be sent
for every program registration. A participant is registered only when            Financial Aid (Policy Change): Financial assistance may be
payment has been received. If there are questions regarding your                 available thanks in part to our scholarship fund and assistance we
house-hold account or programs that you individuals are registered               received through the Community Development Block Grant program.
for, please log into your account at arlingtonrec.com to view your               For eligibility information, contact the Recreation Office or download
account history.                                                                 the form at arlingtonrec.com. Scholarships will be awarded on a
                                                                                 need basis and requests will be granted for a single week, session,
Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any
                                                                                 or program so that Arlington Recreation can spread out its available
program due to low enrollment. If a multi-session program must
                                                                                 scholarships. Payment plans can also be set up to assist with payment
be cancelled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circum-
                                                                                 options. If you are requesting a scholarship for a Kid Care program
stances, we will make every effort to reschedule the program. All
                                                                                 please be advised that the maximum scholarship is 10% of the
program cancellations are online at arlingtonrec.com. Cancellation
                                                                                 annual tuition.
emails for a specific program will be sent to the primary email
address on the household of those who are registered (Please note                Scholarship Fund: In order to continue offering quality programs
individuals that have opted out of notification emails are not                   at affordable costs, when registering, please consider donating to
guaranteed to receive cancellation emails. This can be changed                   our scholarship fund. Arlington Recreation’s goal is to never turn
anytime online by editing the setting in your household account).                away a participant due to economic hardship. With your help, we
Inclement Weather: Please visit arlingtonrec.com to receive                      will be able to continue this practice.
inclement weather updates on programs. For field notifications, you              Volunteer Opportunities: Arlington Recreation greatly
can sign up online for field closing notices. Field closing notices are          depends on volunteers to support our programs and special events.
updated by the Department of Public Works Monday through Friday                  If you are interested in volunteering, there are a variety of programs
before 3:00pm. Field Status updates can be viewed anytime at                     available! Contact us for openings. Thank you to everyone who has
arlingtonma.gov/departments/public-works/parks-fields. It is our                 already given their time and energy!
policy that if Arlington Public Schools close due to weather related
issues, our programs will also be cancelled.
Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up!                                           1        Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880
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Kid Care Programs
Ages 2.9 – 5                                                              Grades K – 5
Kid Care Preschool                                                        Kid Care Afterschool
The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler             Registration begins for current families on April 4, 2022 and for
(ages 2.9 – 5 years) to join us in our licensed preschool program.        new families on April 11. 2022.
The Kid Care Preschool Program is located at 352 Mass Avenue              Arlington Kid Care, which is
in Arlington.                                                             licensed by the Department
Join us as we explore many activities supporting your child’s             of Early Education and Care,
natural curiosity in an environment that encourages children’s            is located at the Gibbs School.
artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal and written expression. Your        Children will have time for
child will enjoy socializing with other children in a safe and wel-       playing sports and games,
coming environment.                                                       music and drama, weekly
                                                                          science experiments, arts and crafts, homework, and a caring staff.
The program is open to children 2.9 – 5 years old. Regular hours          Students will also have electives to choose from throughout
are 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. You have the option to choose two to five         the year. We currently accept students (K – 5) from all Arlington
days per week (two-day minimum, no single day option available).          elementary schools. Transportation is provided from these schools.
There is a one-time enrollment fee of $50 for Kid Care Preschool.         The program begins the first day of the school year but is not in
The tuition payment is broken into (10) monthly payments. The             session when Arlington Public Schools are closed. We operate
monthly tuition based off the number of days attending is as              from the end of the school day (including early release days) until
follows:                                                                  6:00pm. You have the option to choose two to five days per week
• $365/month for 2 days per week                                          (two-day minimum, no single day option available).
• $526/month for 3 days per week                                          There is a one-time enrollment fee of $50 for Kids Care Afterschool.
• $686/month for 4 days per week                                          The tuition payment is broken into (10) monthly payments.
• $839/month for 5 days per week                                          The monthly tuition for Kid Care Afterschool based off the
                                                                          number of days attending is as follows:
                                                                          • $270/month for 2 days per week
                                                                          • $390/month for 3 days per week
                                                                          • $507/month for 4 days per week
                                                                          • $626/month for 5 days per week

                                                                               Advertise Your Business or
                                                                                Sponsor a Special Event!
                                                                            Would you like Arlington Recreation
                                                                            to help you get the word out about
                                                                            your services or an upcoming
Preschool Extended Day Option                                               event? Need more exposure in
We will be offering an extended day option for students from                Arlington and the surrounding
12:30 pm to 2 pm (12:30 pm – 1:00 pm will include a time to eat             area? Would you like to support Arlington Recreation?
lunch or a snack provided from home and a quiet period.).Parents
                                                                            There are yearly options available for businesses to advertise
may choose one to five days per week for extended day. We do
                                                                            at the Ed Burn Arena Ice Rink! Options include banners,
need a minimum of five students per day to offer this service.
                                                                            illuminated signage, Zamboni, scoreboard, or seasonal
• $100/month for 1 day per week                                             brochure with over 12,500 copies distributed each season!
• $200/month for 2 days per week
• $290/month for 3 days per week                                                  Call JJ O’Sullivan at 781-316-3882
• $370/month for 4 days per week                                                         for more information.
• $450/month for 5 days per week

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April Spring Vacation Programs
Ages 5 – 14 • Starts April 18                                                   Grades K – 8 • Starts April 19
April Vacation Tennis Program                                                   Sidekick Sports April Vacation
An always popular program, structured like our Junior Summer                    Basketball Camp
Tennis Weeks! A week full of tennis drills, games and fun. Matt                 The Sidekick Sports
Siegel and his staff of AHS players will run this program.                      Academy Basketball
Days:                         Monday – Friday                                   Clinic provides children
Dates:                        April 18 – April 22                               the opportunity to
Ages:                         5 – 6 years old                                   experience the highest
Times:                        9:00am – 10:30am                                  standard of coaching
Location:                     Spy Pond Tennis Courts                            in a fun environment.
Price:                        $129                                              Our professional coaches
                                                                                will teach fundamen-
Ages:                         7 – 9 years old
                                                                                tals and how to succeed in basketball. Prizes and Awards will be
Times:                        9:00am – 12:00pm
                                                                                given daily through the theme of a Jr. NBA tournament! In keeping
Location:                     Grove Street Tennis Courts
                                                                                standings throughout the week, coaches will keep teams as
Price:                        $249
                                                                                balanced as possible, providing for the best possible experience
Ages:                         10 – 14 years old                                 for all players. Bring plenty of water and snack/lunch everyday.
Times:                        9:00am – 12:00pm
                                                                                Days:        Tuesday – Friday
Location:                     Spy Pond Tennis Courts
                                                                                Dates:       April 19 – April 22
Price:                        $249
                                                                                Times:       Grades K – 5 9:00am – 12:00pm Half Day Program
Grades K – 5 • Starts April 19                                                               Grades 3 – 8 9:00am – 3:00pm Full Day Program
April Vacation Kid Care                                                         Location:	Full Day – Drop-off at Buzzell Courts and Pick-up at
Arlington Recreation Kid Care is happy to offer a full-day program                         Summer Street Basketball Courts*
over school vacation for children in grades K – 5. Space is limited!
                                                                                             Half Day – Drop-off and Pick-up at Summer Street Courts
Please have your child bring a peanut free lunch and snacks.
Special Activities include: sports, games, art, and science. Registration                    *Full-Day kids will be supervised by staff walking on
is available from one to four days.                                                            the bike path from Buzzell Court to the Summer
                                                                                               Street Court where they will be picked up at 3:00pm
Days:                         Tuesday – Friday
Dates:                        April 19 – April 22                               Fee:         Grades K – 5     $165     Half Day Program
Time:                         8:00am – 3:00pm                                                Grades 3 – 8     $225     Full Day Program
Location:                     Gibbs School                                      Ages 7 –14 • Starts April 19
Fee:                          $95 per day
                                                                                Challenger Sports April Vacation Soccer
                                                                                Join Challenger Soccer for this energetic
   See Your Child in the Arlington                                              program that gives participants the
   Recreation Department Program                                                opportunity to learn the fundamentals of
                                                                                soccer in a non-competitive, fun environ-
     Arlington Recreation Program
         Spring/Summer 2010                                                     ment. Kids will participate in a variety of
                                                                                lessons and drills designed to familiarize them with teamwork,
                                                                                sportsmanship, and coordination. Join the Arlington Soccer Club
                                                                                Challenger trainers and receive a free camp t shirt. Participants
                                                                                should bring plenty of water and a lunch each day.
        Registration
        Information:                     Arlington Recreation Department
       Mail-In, On-Line,                        422 Summer Street
                                               Arlington, MA 02474
         Phone, Fax &                    www.arlingtonma.gov/recreation
      Walk-in Registration:                 781-316-3880 Main Number
            March 8                              781-641-5495 Fax

                                                                                Days:
     Out-Of-Town Residents:

                                                                                             Tuesday – Friday
           March 15

     Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! Register Online at
               www.arlingtonma.gov/recreation

     The Arlington Recreation Department invites you to submit                  Times:       9:00am – 12:00pm          Half Day Program
  photographs at any time to be considered for use in our program                            9:00am – 3:00pm           Full Day Program
     guides. All submissions should be in color and cover photos                Dates:    April 19 – April 22
      must be high-resolution. Please mail your submissions to                  Location: Lussiano Field (North Union)
 steve@stevemoniakdesign.com or recoffice@town.arlington.ma.us
                                                                                Fee:      $181 Half-day / $254 Full-day

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up!                                          3          Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880
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Spring Youth Programs
                                             All programs listed in order of start date.
Grades 7 and older • Starts February 3                                          Grades PK – 8 • Starts April 3
Youth Fencing                                                                   ABC Basketball Skills Clinics
Join us for this exciting sport, one of the fastest growing in the world!       The newly formed Arlington
The program is designed to teach fencing through activities, games,             Basketball Club is excited to
and exercises that develop coordina-                                            start in the Fall of 2021! The ABC
tion, flexibility, and focus. We supply                                         will offer fun, high-quality and
all fencing gear. A complementary,                                              supportive programming to
noncompetitive membership is                                                    develop, learn and play basketball.
included. The instructor is Michael                                             ABC strives to provide age-appro-
Tarascio, a former member of the                                                priate and skill-appropriate player
United States World Championship Team in Men’s Foil. For more                   development and coaching.
infomation please contact Michael at michael@nefencing.com.                     We teach solid fundamentals and foundational skills as part of
Days:       Thursdays                                                           our travel (played through the Arlington Recreation Department as
Dates:      Session 1 February 3 – March 31 (x2/24), 8 weeks                    part of the MetroWest BBall League) and developmental programs.
            Session 2 April 7 – June 2 (x4/21), 8 weeks                         This approach enables us to have a strong, sustainable program
                                                                                which will develop basketball skills earlier with consistency over
Times:      7 – 11 years old  6:00pm – 7:15pm
                                                                                time.
            12 & up years old 7:15pm – 8:30pm
                                                                                Run by qualified youth coaches, this Arlington-based, and supported
Location: Hardy School
                                                                                program will teach kids basketball skills while promoting fun,
Fee:      $225
                                                                                teaching the game and developing skills. Instruction by Josh Smith
Ages 9 – 14 • Starts March 29                                                   and qualified youth coaches.

Tuesday Disc Golf Fast-Track Sessions                                           Days:      Sundays
                                                                                Dates:     April 3 – June 5 (x4/10, 5/29)
Learn the basics of disc golf in this 90-minute crash course on
this fast-growing sport! Participants will be able to play a few                Times:     Kindergarten (Coed)     3:00pm – 4:00pm
temporary “holes” as well!                                                                 Girls Grades 1 and 2    4:00pm – 5:00pm
Days:       Tuesdays                                                                       Girls Grades 3 and 4    4:00pm – 5:00pm
                                                                                           Girls Grades 5 and 6    5:00pm – 6:00pm
Dates:      Session I March 29 – April 26 (x4/19), 4 weeks
            Session 2 May 10 – May 31, 4 weeks                                             Girls Grades 7 and 8    6:00pm – 7:00pm

Time:     3:00pm – 4:00pm                                                       Location: Ottoson Middle School
Location: Menotomy Rocks Park (Jason Street Entrance)                           Fee:      $160
Fee:      $120                                                                  Days:      Mondays
                                                                                Dates:     April 4 – June 6 (x4/25, 5/30)
Ages 5 – 15 • Starts April 3
                                                                                Times:     Boys Grades 1 and 2     5:00pm– 6:00pm
Veedo Recreational Cricket                                                                 Boys Grades 3 and 4     6:00pm– 7:00pm
Through the United Cricket League                                                          Boys Grades 5 and 6     7:00pm– 8:00pm
Cricket is a perfect, exciting, fun and safe sport for girls and boys.
                                                                                           Boys Grades 7 and 8     8:00pm– 9:00pm
This program’s focus is to have fun while learning batting, bowling
and fielding skills. Participants learn teamwork, leadership,                   Location: Ottoson Middle School
community building while also getting a fun workout. Perfect for                Fee:      $160
families to be involved with their child as well as the community.
Days:       Sundays                                                                      Email program comments, suggestions,
Dates:      April 3 – June 26 (x4/17, x5/29)                                                     ideas, and concerns to
Time:       1:00pm – 3:00pm                                                                Matt Curran, Program Supervisor,
Location:   Poets Corner Field
                                                                                          at zvaillette@town.arlington.ma.us
Fee:        $100 per person

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Ages 3 – 5 • Starts April 4                                                Ages 3 – 5 • Starts April 6
Amazing Athletes                                                           Super Soccer Stars Spring Program
Our fun, active classes encourage kids to explore and develop a            At Super Soccer Stars, our goal is to teach soccer skills in a fun,
variety of athletic skills                                                 educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture,
through the introduction                                                   build self-confidence, and develop teamwork. Our curriculum uses
of 10 different sports.                                                    positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure
Coaches break the                                                          that each child improves at their own rate while having fun.
fundamentals of each
                                                                           Wednesday Sessions
sport down into simple
                                                                           Dates:      April 6 – June 1 (x 4/20), 8 weeks
steps based on each child’s
age and ability. The goal is to create a fun environment that              Times:      Ages 3 – Young 4            9:00am – 9:45am
establishes life-time connections to sports and physical activity.                     Ages 2 – 3 (Parent & Me)    10:00am – 10:40am
                                                                                       Ages Older 4 – 5            11:00am – 11:50am
Monday Sessions
                                                                           Location: Hills Hill Field (Summer Street Complex)
Dates:      April 4 – June 6 (x 4/18 & 5/30), 8 weeks
                                                                           Fee:      $220
Times:      Ages 3 – Young 4     9:00am – 9:45am
            Ages Older 4 – 5     10:00am – 10:50am                         Friday Sessions
                                                                           Dates:      April 8 – June 10 (x4/15, 4/22), 8 weeks
Location: Hills Hill Field (Summer Street Complex)
Fee:      $220                                                             Times:      Ages 3 – Young 4            9:00am – 9:45am
                                                                                       Ages 2 – 3 (Parent & Me)    10:00am – 10:40am
Sunday Sessions                                                                        Ages Older 4 – 5            11:00am – 11:50am
Dates:      April 10 – June 12 (x 4/17 & 5/29), 8 weeks
                                                                           Location: Hills Hill Field (Summer Street Complex)
Times:      Ages 3 – Young 4     12:00pm – 12:45pm                         Fee:      $220
            Ages Older 4 – 5     1:00pm – 1:50pm
                                                                           Sunday Sessions
Location: Stratton School Greenspace
                                                                           Dates:      April 10 – June 12 (x4/17, 5/29), 8 weeks
Fee:      $220
                                                                           Times:      Field 1 Sessions
Grades K – 5 • Starts April 6                                                          Ages 3 – Young 4            8:30am – 9:15am
Sidekick Sports After-School Flag Football                                             Ages 2 – 3 (Parent & Me)    9:30am – 10:10am
Players will combine technical                                                         Ages 3 – Young 4            10:25am – 11:10am
development with safety and a                                                          Field 2 Sessions
major focus on fun! Our activities                                                     Ages 3 – Young 4            8:30am – 9:15am
will include passing, catching, and                                                    Ages 5 – 7                  9:35am – 10:35am
tackling (i.e.. pulling flags), while                                                  Ages Older 4 – 5            10:50am – 11:50am
inspiring a love for running and                                           Location:	Stratton School Greenspace
being active. The fundamentals                                             Fee:       $220
of body positioning, stride, proper
stretching, and cool-down tech-                                            Grades K – 5 • Starts April 7
niques are all covered in this unique program. Flag Football
presents a unique opportunity for players to get more touches on
                                                                           Sidekick Sports After-School Soccer
                                                                           Sidekick Sports Academy would like to offer your children the
the ball; which leads to more learning and more fun!
                                                                           chance to develop their soccer skills. These clinics will focus on
Days:       Wednesdays                                                     teaching a number of age-appropriate technical skills. We will
Dates:      April 6 – May 18 (x 4/20), 6 weeks                             use fun, small-sided games and feature unique trainings finished
Time:       3:30pm – 4:30pm                                                off with a mini World Cup Tournament! Please note, this program
Location:   Hill’s Hill Field (Summer Street Complex/Ed Burns Arena)       will be using outdoor facilities. In the event of inclement weather,
Fee:        $115                                                           the program will be cancelled.
                                                                           Days:       Thursdays
     Arlington Recreation…Sign Me Up!                                      Dates:
                                                                           Time:
                                                                                       April 7 – May 19 (x 4/21), 6 weeks
                                                                                       3:30pm – 4:30pm
     Register Online at arlingtonrec.com                                   Location:
                                                                           Fee:
                                                                                       Hill’s Hill Field (Summer Street Complex/Ed Burns Arena)
                                                                                       $115

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Spring Youth Programs
                                          All programs listed in order of start date.
Ages 9 – 14 • Starts April 11                                              Ages 4 – 6 • Starts April 25
Youth Archery                                                              Viking Sports T-Ball
During this five-week program, partici-                                    Viking’s youth Tee-Ball and youth Baseball programs introduce
pants will learn to shoot a bow and                                        children to catching, throwing, batting, base running, and fielding.
arrow. Archery USA in the Junior Olympic                                   All players hit and run the bases each
archery development program. Classes                                       inning – there are no outs. For batting,
are taught by a certified archery instruc-                                 coaches will pitch or batting tees are
tor. All equipment is provided. Students                                   used. We use soft, safe baseballs and/or
will progress at their own pace.                                           tennis balls to build children’s confidence
Days:      Mondays                                                         and coordination in a safe manner.

Dates:     Session 1    April 11 – May 9 (x4/18), 4 weeks                  Our program focuses on hand-eye
           Session 2    May 23 – June 27 (x5/30, 6/20), 4 weeks            coordination, lateral movement, quickness,
                                                                           agility, and above all else, sportsmanship. All classes serve the
Time:     3:30pm – 5:00pm
                                                                           purpose of getting children familiarized and comfortable with
Location: Menotomy Rocks Park (Jason Street Entrance)
                                                                           the rules, motions and mechanics of baseball. All players receive
Fee:      $175
                                                                           a Viking Sports t-shirt!
Grades K – 8 • Starts April 24                                             Days:      Mondays
NFL Flag Football- Arlington Metrowest                                     Dates:     April 25 – June 6 (x 5/30), 6 weeks

Boston Flag Football League                                                Times:    4 – 5 years old 3:00pm – 3:50pm
                                                                                     5 – 6 years old 4:00pm – 4:50pm
NFL Flag is the premier youth flag football league for both boys and
                                                                           Location: McClennen Baseball Field
girls, and our program provides
                                                                           Fee:      $100
young players a fun and exciting
opportunity to engage in non-con-                                          Grades K – 5 • Starts April 25
tact action while learning lessons in
teamwork. The program is de-                                               Viking Sports Ninja Warrior Clinics
signed to educate young people                                             Your kids will stay active at Viking
about football, while emphasizing                                          Ninja Warrior Clinics! These high-
participation and sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons          energy clinics are where Boot Camp
that help them succeed both on and off the field.                          meets Ninja Warrior. At these clinics,
                                                                           kids engage in a variety of activities
All games will be coached, scored and refereed, and include playoffs
                                                                           that improve cardiovascular fitness,
with Super Bowl rings for championship team. Each player will
                                                                           strength, and agility. During each
receive an official NFL Jersey, a flag belt, and seven weeks of flag
                                                                           class, kids will learn and practice
football.
                                                                           specific sets of exercises that will
Teams are balanced according to age and year of experience.                help them tackle the Viking Ninja Warrior obstacle course at the
Each division has at least 7 games that will include playoffs.             conclusion of each class.
Days:      Sundays                                                         Fitness is made fun by supportive coaches who engage the
Dates:     April 24 – June 19                                              athletes ensuring everyone stays on task and improves. All
                                                                           participants receive a Viking T-Shirt For more information, please
Grades:    Grades K – 2    8:00 am – 8:45 am
                                                                           visit vikingcamps.com/ninjawarrior/
           Grades 3 – 5    9:00 am – 9:45 am
           Grades 6 and Up 10:00 am – 10:45 am                             Dates:     Tuesdays, April 25 – May 31, 6 weeks
Location: McClennen Field                                                  Times:     Grade K – 2         3:30pm – 4:15pm
                                                                                      Grade 3 – 5         4:15pm – 5:00pm
Fee:       $195
                                                                           Location: McClennen Park
                                                                           Fee:      $100

Arlington Recreation Program Guide                                     6                                                 Spring – Summer 2022
Grades 6 – 8 • Starts April 26                                             Ages 2 –5 • Starts April 30
Middle School Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee                                       TinyTykes Soccer
The focus of the program is on skill                                       Our soccer experts and child development
development, sportsmanship, and                                            professionals have designed a curriculum that
spirit of the game, the foundation of                                      introduces your young soccer stars to the basic
Ultimate which places the responsi-                                        skills needed in soccer as well as developing
bility of fair play on every member of                                     their motor, social, and psychological skills.
the team. No previous experience                                           Players will receive a TinyTykes soccer ball and
required. Ultimate is one of the fastest                                   uniform, along with a certificate of completion!
growing sports in the world today, especially in the Boston area.          Days:       Saturdays or Sundays
Learn the basic rules and skills necessary to play in high school,
                                                                           Dates:      Saturdays April 30 – June 11 (x 5/28), 6 weeks
college, and beyond. For more information about Ultimate, visit
                                                                                       Sundays May 1 – June 12 (x 5/29), 6 weeks
usaultimate.org/rules/. Spring 2022 games with surrounding
Towns TBD.                                                                 Times:      Saturday Session 1    11:00am – 11:50am
                                                                                       Saturday Session 2    12:00pm – 12:50pm
Days:       Tuesdays and/or Fridays
                                                                                       Sunday Session 1      4:30pm – 5:20pm
Dates:      April 26 – June 10; 7 weeks total
                                                                                       Sunday Session 2      5:30pm – 6:20pm
Grades:     6–8
Time:       3:30pm – 5:00pm                                                Location: Thorndike Field
Location:   Hill’s Hill Field                                              Fee:      $130
Fee:        $112                                                           Grades 6 – 8 • Starts May 2
Ages 3 –4 • Starts April 29                                                Ottoson Middle School
Little Dragons Karate                                                      Track & Field Team
One of the best karate programs in the country                             Athletes (new and experienced) are encouraged to join this team
taught by four-time world champion Steve                                   that will inspire a love for being active! This program will com-
Nugent. These classes teach proper stances,                                bine technical development with a major focus on fun. The
breathing, stretching, discipline, confidence                              fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and
and practical self-defense. This class also                                cool-down techniques are all covered in this unique program.
underlines the importance of nutrition, exercise, fire safety and          Days:       Mondays
stranger awareness. All uniforms are included in the class fee.            Dates:      May 2 – June 13 (x 5/30), 6 weeks
Days:     Fridays                                                          Time:       3:30pm – 4:30pm
Dates:    April 29 – June 3, 6 weeks                                       Location:   Reservoir Beach Entrance
Ages:     3 – 4 years old                                                  Fee:        $115.00
Time:     4:45pm – 5:15pm                                                  Grades K – 5 • Starts May 6
Location: Thompson School
Fee:    $174                                                               Sidekick Elementary School
                                                                           Track & Field Team
Ages 8 –12 • Starts April 29                                               Athletes are encouraged to join this team that will inspire a love
Little Ninjas Karate                                                       for being active! This age- appropriate program will combine
One of the best karate programs in the country taught by four-             technical development with a major focus on fun. The funda-
time world champion Steve Nugent. These classes teach proper               mentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and
stances, breathing, stretching, discipline, confidence and practical       cool-down techniques are all covered in this unique program.
self-defense. This class underlines the importance of nutrition,           Days:       Fridays
exercise, fire safety and stranger awareness. All uniforms are             Dates:      May 6 – June 10, 6 weeks
included in the class fee.                                                 Time:       3:30pm – 4:30pm
Days:       Fridays                                                        Location:   Reservoir Beach Entrance
Dates:      April 29 – June 3, 6 weeks                                     Fee:        $115.00
Times:      5 – 7 years old     5:15pm – 6:00pm
            8 – 12 years old    6:00pm – 6:45pm                               The Arlington Recreation Department Spring/Summer 2022
                                                                                        Program was designed and produced by
Location: Thompson School
                                                                                             SteveMoniakDesign.com
Fee:      $174

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Spring Adult Programs
Ages 16+ • Starts April 1                                                     Ages 18+ • Starts April 27
Lotus Yoga Outdoor Classes                                                    Free 2 Be Fitness in the Park
Join Lotus Yoga Studio for a fun all levels flow outside at beautiful         Arlington Recreation and F2BF are excited to continue this eight-week
Magnolia Park in Arlington! Yoga in nature is just what you need              outdoor group fitness program in the park. Wake up Wednesday
to relieve stress and feel grounded. Open to all levels and abilities.        morning for a total body strength and conditioning class that
New yogis welcome! Bring your own yoga mat, water and towel.                  utilizes a mix of cardio and strength total bodyweight exercises.
Days:       Daily Monday – Sunday                                             F2BF’s motto “start where you are – use what you have – do what
Dates:      April 1 – June 31                                                 you can” means just that. F2BF in the Park is intended for anyone
                                                                              interested in working out with a group in a safe and supportive
Sessions: Spring Session 1        April
                                                                              environment. Minimal equipment required: mat, towel, mini
          Spring Session 2        May
                                                                              resistance bands and two filled water bottles. Before the first
          Spring Session 3        June                                        class, participants must have an initial movement screen with
Time:     12:00 pm – 1:00 pm                                                  the program director.
Location: Magnolia Park                                                       Days:       Wednesdays
Fee: 	
      Outdoor yoga membership $105/month through Lotus                        Dates:      April 27 – June 15
      Yoga Studio. Once you do that you will receive a special                Times:      6:20am – 7:10am
      program link so you can register at arlingtonrec.com for                Location:   Summer Street Complex
      the classes that will cost $23 per session/month.                       Fee:        $120
For more information please contact the Studio by phone at                    Ages 18+ • Starts April 30
781-697-2450 or email practice@lotusyogaarlington.com                         Tai Chi Sponsored by The Friends Of Menotomy Rocks Park
                                                                              Tai Chi is meditation in motion. It is the practice of moving calmly
Ages 16+ • Starts April 16                                                    with awareness and ease. Experience first-hand the mind/body
Intro to Disc Golf                                                            benefits of tai chi and qi gong training in the natural setting of
Learn the basics of disc golf in this five-session crash course on this       Menotomy Rocks Park. Sessions will include rejuvenating qi gong
fast-growing sport! Participants will be able to play a few temporary         (energy work) exercises and meditations, the introductory Yang
“holes” as well!                                                              Style Tai Chi 8 Movement Form and 24 Movement Form basic drills.
                                                                              Instructor Joshua Grant is a 2X US National Wu Shu Tai Ji Gold
Days:       Saturdays
                                                                              Medalist and a former member of the US National Wu Shu Team,
Dates:      April 16, April 30, May 14, June 4, June 18                       US National Tai Ji Team and US Pan Am Team. His Tai Ji instructional
Time:       9:30am – 11:00am                                                  series was #4 on Billboard’s Top Fitness videos. He is also the author
Location:   Menotomy Rocks Park (Jason Street entrance)                       of Tai Chi for Wimps. Joshua has taught Tai Ji and Wu Shu for over 35
Fee:        $120                                                              years. Joshua is the owner of the Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute
Interested in a family clinic for all ages? Email Eric at                     in Boston’s Back Bay and taichi.com with available on-line classes.
erickevorkian@gmail.com for more information and scheduling!                  Dates:    Saturdays, April 30 – June 25 (x 5/28), 8 weeks
                                                                              Times:    9:00am – 10:00am
                Magnolia Community                                            Location: Menotomy Rocks Park (Green Space)
                                                                              Fee:	    This program is FREE for those who would like to attend.
                Garden Information                                                      Pre-registration is required
   Magnolia Community Garden is made up
                                                                              Ages 18+ • Starts May 10
   of 54 plots which are available to Arlington
   residents. Each year, returning gardeners                                  Walk the Rink
   are given the opportunity to renew their                                   The roads and paths are finally clear but just in time for the
   plot. If you are interested in a plot, please                              humidity to arrive. Ugh! Come by the rink with friends to catch
   register for the waitlist online.                                          up and get a little exercise. The rink is about 170 meters per lap,
                                                                              with approximately 11 laps equal to a one-mile walk.
   Please note that there is currently a very long waitlist for
                                                                              Days:       Tuesdays and Thursdays
   plots. It may be 2-3 years before you have access to a plot.
                                                                              Dates:      May 10 – June 9
   Open plots are offered to wait list registrants, in order, as they
                                                                              Times:      9:00am – 10:30am
   become available. For more information contact Program
                                                                              Location:   Ed Burns Arena
   Supervisor Matt Curran at mjcurran@town.arlington.ma.us.
                                                                              Fee:        Free

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Ages 60+ • Starts May 11
                     Arlington Reservoir Walking and Fitness Program for Seniors
 Arlington Recreation and the Arlington Senior Center invite all             sure you register early! Thank you everyone for your support of
 interested participants to come and enjoy this new program.                 the Arlington Reservoir Renovation project
 Participants can enjoy the newly-renovated, fully-accessible path           Days:       Wednesdays
 along the beautiful Arlington Reservoir which measures one mile             Dates:      May 11 – June 15
 in length and participate in some fun and simple fitness exercises          Time:       1:00 pm (about 60 minutes)
 along the way. Certified Fitness Professional Suzanne Schwartz              Location: Arlington Reservoir Beach Area
 of Free 2 B Fitness will lead the program. The program will start           Fee: 	Free program sponsored by Arlington Recreation
 and finish at the Arlington Reservoir beach. This program is free                       Participants to receive their own fitness band.
 to Arlington seniors and will be funded through a grant from                Pre-registration is required at Arlingtonrec.com or by calling
 the Arlington Recreation Department. Space is limited so make               781-316-3800

All Pickleball Programs are Ages 16+ and. Start March 28
Pickleball Fast Track
This four-week session will go more in depth into Pickleball, with
each week having a particular focus on an aspect of the game. It is
designed to build upon the skills/strategies on a weekly basis. Week 1
covers the basic of hitting, scoring, and rules. Week 2 covers serving
and serve-returning skills. Week 3 covers the net game and short
shots aka “dinks”. Week 4 would be geared towards game play and              Coached Beginner Doubles Pickleball
general strategy.                                                            For newer players with minor playing experience who are looking to
                                                                             become more consistent and better understand the game! Scoring
Days:      Mondays
                                                                             and rules reinforcement, shot selection, strategy, general strategy
Dates:     Session 1 March 28 – April 25 (x4/18) Make-up date 5/2
                                                                             on a weekly basis!
           Session 2 May 9 – June 13 (x5/30)     Make-up date 6/20
Time:      10:00am – 11:00am                                                 Days:     Mondays
                                                                             Dates:    Session 1 March 28 – April 25 (x4/18) Make-up date 5/2
Days:      Tuesdays
                                                                                       Session 2 May 9 – June 13 (x5/30)     Make-up date 6/20
Dates:     Session 1 March 29 – April 19 Make-up date 4/26
                                                                             Time:     11:155am – 12:45pm
           Session 2 May 3– May 24       Make-up date 5/31
Time:      4:00pm – 5:00pm                                                   Days:     Tuesdays
                                                                             Dates:    Session I March 29 – April 19 Make-up date 4/26
Days:      Fridays
                                                                                       Session 2 May 3– May 24       Make-up date 5/31
Dates:     Session 1 April 1 – April 22        Make-up date 4/29
                                                                                       Session 3 June 7 – June 28    No make-up class
           Session 2 May 6 – May 27            Make-up date 6/3
                                                                             Time:     10:00am – 11:30am
Time:      Friday’s 10:00am – 11:00am
                                                                             Days:     Saturdays
Location: Crosby Tennis Courts
                                                                             Dates:    Session 1: April 2 – April 23    Make-up date 4/30
Fee:      $120
                                                                                       Session 2: May 7 – May 28        Make-up date 6/4
Interested in this class but can’t make the time? Email Eric at              Time:     10:00am – 11:30am
erickevorkian@gmail.com to set up a private session!                         Location: Crosby Tennis Courts
Chutes and Ladders Pickleball Meet-ups                                       Fee:      $130
For advanced beginner and intermediate players looking to play               Coached Intermediate Doubles Pickleball
some fun and competitive games! Rotating partners each match                 For players who have advanced past the beginner level but are still
with a “winners court” and “losers court”! NOT FOR BEGINNERS!                looking to improve their game with tips regarding strategy and tech-
Days:      Mondays                                                           nique Players who sign up for this class can expect more competi-
Dates:     Session 1 March 28 – April 25 (x4/18) Make-up date 5/2            tive and faster-paced play. Players who attend must have a solid
           Session 2 May 9 – June 13 (x5/30)     Make-up date 6/20           understanding of the rules, scoring, serving ability, and can maintain
Days:      Thursdays                                                         rallies. Four=week sessions.
Dates:     Session 1 March 31 – April 21 Make-up date 4/28                   Days:     Mondays
           Session 2 May 5 – May 26      Make-up date 6/2                    Dates:    Session 1 March 28 – April 25 (x4/18) Make-up date 5/2
           Session 3 June 9 – June 30    Make-up date 7/7                              Session 2 May 9 –June 13 (x5/30)      Make-up date 6/20
Time:     5:00pm – 7:00pm                                                    Times:    1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: Crosby Tennis Courts                                               Location: Crosby Tennis Courts
Fee:      $75                                                                Fee:      $130
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Town of Arlington MA Playground Accessibility Checklist
                                                                                                 A quick and easy accessibility guide to help playground users assess their playground options
                                Bishop           Buzzell         Crosby          Reinhart          Florence          Hibbert         Hill’s Hill      Locke          Lussiano        Magnolia        McClennen Menotomy                Parallel         Parmenter         Peirce        Poets Corner        Robbins        Spy Pond         Stratton           Waldo         Whittemore
                              Playground           Field           Park          Playground       Playground         Playground     Playground       Playground     Playground          Park            Park   Rocks Park                 Park              Park         Playground      Playground          Farm             Park         Playground            Park         Robbins
                              25 Columbia Rd.   29 Summer St.   34 Winter St.   at Cutter Park    185 Florence St.    Hibbert St.   422 Summer St.   51 Davis Rd.   60 North Union   40 Hebert Rd.   700 Summer St.   Playground      167 Medford St.    17 Irving St.   85 Park Ave.   300 Wadsworth Rd.   Eastern Ave.   21 Pond Lane   180 Mountain Ave.   65 Waldo Rd.    Playground
                                                                                30 Robbins Rd.                                                                            St.                                         129 Jason St.                                                                                                                                           700 Mass Ave

 Age Appropriate                 2 – 12           2 – 12          5 – 12           5 – 12            2 – 12            2 – 12          2 – 12          2 – 12          5 – 12          2 – 12           2 – 12          5 – 12           2 – 12            5 – 12          5 – 12           2 – 12           2 – 12          2 – 12           2 – 12            2 – 12          2 – 12

 SECTION 1: GENERAL SITE ACCESSIBILITY
 Play Equipment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Under                                                              Under
 Route to edge
 of play area
                                  ✓                ✓               ✓                 ✘                ✓                  ✘              ✓              ✓                ✓               ✓                ✓                ✘                ✘            Renovation         ✓                 ✓                ✓            Renovation          ✓                ✓                 ✘
 Path to Equipment
 Route from edge of
 play to equipment
                                  ✓                ✓                ✘                ✘                ✓                  ✘              ✓              ✓                ✓                ✘               ✓                ✘                ✘                               ✓                 ✓                  ✘                              ✓                  ✘               ✘
                                                                                                                                                                                     Asphalt/                                                                                                               Asphalt/                         Asphalt/         Asphalt/
 Accessible Route                Wood             Wood                             Wood                                Wood                                                                                                                                                               Asphalt/
                                                                   N/A                              Rubber                            Asphalt         Asphalt         Rubber          Wood             Rubber            N/A               N/A                            Rubber                             Wood                             Wood             Wood              N/A
 Surfacing Type                  Chips            Chips                            Chips                               Chips                                                                                                                                                              Rubber
                                                                                                                                                                                      Chips                                                                                                                  Chips                            Chips            Chips

 SECTION 2: ACCESS TO GROUND LEVEL EQUIPMENT
 Ground Level Play
 (i.e. play houses, swings,
 play panels, etc.)
                                  ✓                ✓               ✓                 ✘                ✓                ✓                ✓              ✓                ✓               ✓                ✓               ✓                 ✘                                 ✘               ✓                ✓                                ✓                ✓                 ✘
 Ground Level Play
 On accessible path               ✓                 ✘               ✘                ✘                ✓                ✓                ✓                ✘              ✓                ✘               ✓                ✘                ✘                               ✓                 ✓                ✓                                ✓                  ✘               ✘
 Play Table Clearance
 Wheelchair accommodation
                                   N/A              N/A             ✘                ✘                 N/A              N/A             ✓              ✓                ✓               ✓                ✓               N/A               ✘                                N/A               N/A               ✘                               N/A               ✘              N/A

 Accessible Swing                  N/A             ✓                ✘                ✘                ✓                  ✘               ✘             ✓                ✓               ✓                 ✘               ✘               ✓                                  ✘                ✘               ✓                                 ✘                 ✘              N/A

 Accessible Group
 Swing                            ✓                 ✘              N/A               ✘                  ✘                ✘               ✘               ✘              ✓               ✓                 ✘               ✘                ✘                                 ✘                ✘                 ✘                               ✘                 ✘              N/A

 SECTION 3: ACCESS TO ELEVATED EQUIPMENT
 Elevated Play
 Components                       ✓                ✓               ✓                ✓                 ✓                ✓                ✓              ✓                ✓               ✓                ✓               ✓                ✓                                ✓                 ✓                ✓                                ✓                ✓                 ✘
 Transfer/Ramp
 To elevated play                  ✘               ✓                ✘                ✘                  ✘                ✘              ✓              ✓                 ✘               ✘                ✘               ✘                ✘                                 ✘                ✘                 ✘                               ✘                 ✘               ✘
 components

 Transfer/Ramp                     N/A             ✓               N/A              N/A                N/A              N/A             ✓              ✓                N/A              N/A             N/A             N/A               N/A                              N/A               N/A              N/A                              N/A              N/A             N/A

 SECTION 4: SITE AMENITIES

                                   ✘                ✘               ✘                ✘                ✓                ✓                ✓              ✓                ✓               ✓                ✓                ✘                ✘                                 ✘               ✓                  ✘                               ✘                 ✘               ✘
                                   ✘               ✓                ✘                ✘                ✓                  ✘              ✓              ✓                ✓                ✘                ✘               ✘                ✘                                 ✘                ✘                 ✘                              ✓                  ✘               ✘
           (seasonal)             ✓                ✓                ✘                ✘                ✓                  ✘              ✓                ✘              ✓               ✓                 ✘               ✘                ✘                                 ✘                ✘               ✓                                 ✘                 ✘               ✘
                                  ✓                ✓               ✓                 ✘                  ✘                ✘              ✓                ✘              ✓                ✘               ✓                ✘                ✘                               ✓                  ✘                 ✘                              ✓                  ✘               ✘
                                  ✓                 ✘               ✘                ✘                  ✘              ✓                 ✘             ✓                 ✘               ✘                ✘               ✘                ✘                                 ✘                ✘                 ✘                               ✘               ✓                 ✘
                                                                                                  The Town of Arlington Park Commission is committed to accessibility best practices and will continue to make improvements and upgrades as necessary.
Arlington Recreation Program Guide                                                      10                                                                Spring – Summer 2022                       Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up!                                                         11          Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880
Spring & Summer Tennis Programs
Matt Siegel Tennis, LLC. We create a fun, safe and welcoming                   Grade 5 – 16 • Starts June 13
learning environment at Matt Siegel Tennis, LLC. Offering a                    Summer Junior Tennis Weeks Program
variety of programming (camps, clinics, private and group lessons,
                                                                               Like our Spring Vacation Week Program, these weeks will feature
hitting sessions, etc.) to juniors and adults of ALL skill levels. Our
                                                                               lots of tennis, drills, games and fun! This program features experi-
goal is to have every participant reach their full potential in the
                                                                               enced staff and special “FUN Fridays”! Matt Siegel and staff will
lifelong sport of tennis through an experienced and enthusiastic
                                                                               run this program.
coaching staff led by Ma6 Siegel. Players are given the foundation
to fall in love with the game, and play with a whole lot of heart. Matt        Days:     Monday – Friday
is a former college tennis player who has worked with Arlington                Dates:    Week 1 June 13 – 17         Week 2 June 20 – 24
Recreation Tennis for the past 10 years. He is currently the Arlington                   Week 3 June 27 – July 1 Week 4* July 5 – 8
High Boy’s Tennis coach and has led the team to seven straight                           Week 5 July 11 – 15         Week 6 July 18 – 22
state tournament appearances.                                                            Week 7 July 25 – 29         Week 8 August 1 – 5
                                                                                         Week 9 August 8 – 12        Week 10 August 15 – 19
            JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS                                                       Week 11 August 22 – 26 Week 12 August 29 – Sept. 2
                                                                                         *Week 4 is four days; 1.5 hours fee is $103, 3hours is $199)
These programs will give participants a successful jump start
into the game. We emphasize FUN and use a lot of games and                     Times:    Ages 5 – 6   Beginners
drills to teach the age-appropriate basics of tennis. Matt Siegel                        9:00am – 10:30am (1.5 hours)
will head up this program, with experienced instructors assisting.                       Ages 7 – 9   Beginner/Advanced Beginners
                                                                                         9:00am – 12:00pm (3 hours)
Ages 5 – 14 • Starts April 2                                                             Ages 10 – 16 Beginner/Advanced Beginners
Junior Tennis Saturday Programs for                                                      9:00am – 12:00pm (3 hours)
Beginners and Advanced/Beginners                                                         Ages 10 – 16 Intermediate/Advanced
                                                                                         9:00am – 12:00pm (3 hours)
Days:       Saturdays
Dates:      April 2 – May 21 (8 sessions)                                      Location: Ages 7 – 9                 Grove Street Tennis Courts
                                                                                         Ages 5 – 6 & 10 – 16       Spy Pond Tennis Courts
Times:      5 – 6 year olds        9:00am – 9:50am
            7 – 9 year olds:       10:00am – 10:50am                           Fee:      1.5 Hour Sessions          $129 per week
            10 – 14 year olds:     11:00am – 11:50am                                     Three-hour Sessions        $249 per week

Location: Spy Pond Tennis Courts                                               Grade 10 – 12 • Starts July 12
Fee:      $139
                                                                               High School Tennis Summer Clinic
Grade 6 – 8 • Starts April 5                                                   These classes are open to all students in Grades 10 – 12 (rising
                                                                               10th graders are allowed) who played on their High School tennis
Spring Middle School Club Tennis                                               team. If your child is a 9th grader who would like to join please
This entry level program is for beginners and advanced beginners.              email Matt before signing up. Half of the class will be drills and
It emphasizes the “team” aspect of tennis and gives players a fun,             instructions and the other half will be for single and doubles point
social experience learning this great game. Headed by Matt Siegel,             play. Focus will be on strategies, footwork, and in match tactics.
AHS Boys’ tennis coach, this program will help players improve
their skills and their strategy while emphasizing the “team”                   Summer Session 1:
aspect of tennis. Club Tennis is the way to go for this age group!             Dates:     Tuesdays, July 12 – August 2
                                                                                          Thursdays, July 14 – August 4
Days:       Tuesdays
Dates:      April 5 – May 24                                                   Time:     12:30pm – 1:50pm
Times:      6:40pm – 7:30pm                                                    Location: Spy Pond Tennis Courts
                                                                               Fee:      $99
Days:       Wednesdays
Dates:      April 6 – May 25                                                   Summer Session 2:
Times:      6:40pm – 7:30pm                                                    Dates:     Tuesdays, August 9 – August 30
Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts                                                      Thursday, August 11 – September 1
Fee:      $139                                                                 Time:     12:30pm – 1:50pm
                                                                               Location: Spy Pond Tennis Courts
                                                                               Fee:      $99

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Ages 18+ • Starts April 28
                                                                             Adult Intermediate Classes
                                                                             This class is for players exhibiting improved consistency and variety
                                                                             on moderate shots, have directional control, and are beginning to
                                                                             develop a spin. The player has achieved stroke dependability and
                                                                             direction on shots within reach. Class time will focus on being able
                                                                             to hold an extended rally, more advanced singles and doubles
                                                                             strategies and advanced shots such as overheads and top spin.
             ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS                                           Thursday Spring Sessions
                                                                             Dates:    April 28 – June 2
          All Adult Tennis Programs are six-week sessions.
                                                                             Times:    8:00am – 8:50am
Ages 18+ • Starts April 26                                                   Location: Spy Pond Tennis Courts
Adult Tennis 101 (Beginner)                                                  Tuesday Summer Sessions
These classes are intended for those with no (or very little) tennis         Dates:      Session 1 June 7 – July 12
experience. Learn the basic stroke technique, grips, scoring,                            Session 2 July 26 – August 30
positioning and court terminology. This class will help you work             Times:    8:00pm – 8:50pm
on your tennis footwork, get familiar with scoring, and tennis               Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts         Fee: $99
etiquette. Each class will let players get a chance to practice their
                                                                             Ages 18+ • Starts April 26
moves during point play. This group lesson is designed to be fun
and informative for everyone involved.                                       Adult Social Tennis: Beginners
                                                                             For NTRP Rating levels 2.5 – 3.0. Open to Recreation players who are
Tuesday Spring Sessions
                                                                             looking to not only play some tennis but meet new tennis friends.
Dates:      April 26 – May 31
                                                                             Each class will consist exclusively of doubles and singles round robin
Times:      8:00am – 8:50am
                                                                             point play. Class will be held one day a week for 90 minutes. This
Location:   Spy Pond Tennis Courts
                                                                             program is for beginners. Please know your rating before signing up.
Fee:        $99
                                                                             Tuesday Spring Sessions
Tuesday Summer Sessions                                                      Dates:      Tuesdays, April 26 – May 31
Dates:      Session 1 June 7 – July 12
                                                                             Time:       7:30pm – 9:00pm
            Session 2 July 26 – August 30                                    Location:   Grove Street Tennis Courts
Times:    6:00pm – 6:50pm                                                    Fee:        $159
Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts
                                                                             Wednesday Summer Sessions
Fee:      $99
                                                                             Dates:      Session 1 June 8 – July 13
Ages 18+ • Starts April 27                                                               Session 2 July 27 – August 31
Adult Advanced Beginner Classes                                              Time:     6:00pm – 7:30pm
This is the perfect class if you’re looking to get back into the             Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts         Fee: $159
game. A player in this class should have the ability to sustain a            Ages 18+ • Starts April 27
short rally, be able to start a point by serving, could keep score
and have some knowledge of the rules. Class time will focus on
                                                                             Adult Social Tennis: Intermediate – Advanced
                                                                             For NTRP Rating levels 3.5+. Open to Recreation players who are
consistency in strokes, and strategy in playing singles and
                                                                             looking to not only play some tennis but meet new tennis friends.
doubles. Each class will let players get a chance to practice what
                                                                             Each class will consist exclusively of doubles and singles round
they learned with point play.
                                                                             robin point play. Class will be held one day a week for 90 minutes.
Wednesday Spring Sessions                                                    Please know your rating before.
Dates:      April 27 – June 1                                                Wednesday Spring Sessions
Time:       8:00am – 8:50am
                                                                             Dates:    April 27 – June 1
Location:   Spy Pond Tennis Courts                                           Time:     7:30pm – 9:00pm
Fee:        $99                                                              Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts         Fee: $159
Tuesday Summer Sessions                                                      Wednesday Summer Sessions
Dates:      Session 1 June 7 – July 12                                       Dates:      Session 1 June 8 – July 13
            Session 2: July 27 – August 31                                               Session 2 July 27 – August 31
Times:    7:00pm – 7:50pm                                                    Time:     7:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts                                         Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts         Fee: $159
Fee:      $99

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Arlington Recreation Youth Summer Camps
                                                                             Entering Grades K – 6
        Youth Summer Program Dates
                                                                             Club Rec
          for Club Rec & Kids Corner                                         There is something for every-
 Days:       Monday – Friday                                                 one! Each day includes water
 Dates:      Week 1 June 27 -July 1                                          activities at Arlington Reservoir
             Week 2	July 5 – July 8                                         or other water parks, science
                      (Four days, no Program Monday, July 4)                 and nature, sports and games,
             Week 3 July 11 – July 15                                        arts and crafts, and more.
             Week 4 July 18 – July 22                                        Child-to-counselor ratio is
             Week 5 July 25 – July 29                                        approximately 10:1. Space is
             Week 6 August 1 – August 5                                      limited, early registration is encouraged.
             Week 7 August 8 – August 12
                                                                             Time:      9:00am – 3:00pm
                                                                                        7:30am – 9:00am        Optional AM Care
                                                                                        3:00pm – 6:00pm        Optional PM Care
                                                                             Location: Dallin Elementary School
                                                                             Fees:      $295 per week for Club Rec ($235 for Week 2)
                                                                                        $75 per week for AM Care ($40 for Week 2)
                                                                                        $150 per week for PM Care ($120 for Week 2)
Ages 2.9 – 5 years (by June 26, 2022)                                        Entering Grades 1 – 6
Kids Corner: Preschool                                                       Super Sports at Club Rec
Summer Program                                                               Super Sports is for Grades 1 – 6 only. If you like Club Rec but want
Calling all preschoolers to come and enjoy a fun and exciting                the emphasis to be on sports and games rather than participate
summer experience in a loving and caring atmosphere. Explore                 in some of the other morning activities then this newer program
and discover new friends, activities, and adventure. Participants            is for you!
will enjoy non-competitive games, water fun, crafts, songs, outdoor
play, and preschool activities held indoors and out. The children            Entering Grades 1 – 6
will enjoy many opportunities to develop social skills such as               Theatre at Club Rec
cooperation and sharing. They will enjoy getting to know one                 Watch as your children blossom
another in the age-appropriate environment provided.                         and shine! The performers will be
Participants will enjoy choosing from a variety of planned activities        working on their production 9:00am
each day. Experienced, trained counselors will supervise activities          – 12:00pm and will join Club Rec in
out-doors on our large playground and extensive indoor areas.                the afternoon for swimming, fun and
When outdoors, children will enjoy playing in the water, having              games at the Arlington Reservoir or
art activities and exploring some of nature’s wonders as well as             Thompson Spray Park. Theatre at Club Rec culminates with a
picnics outdoors. When indoors, participants will be in a safe,              performance of our work for new friends and family on the final
supportive atmosphere that encourages learning, excitement,                  day each week.
and exploration, arts and crafts, and enjoy special entertainment.
                                                                             Entering Grades 7 – 8
You must provide a daily snack and lots of fluids.
Space is limited early registration in encouraged.
                                                                             Club Rec CIT – Counselor in Training
                                                                             Help out at Club Rec and develop leadership and self-esteem
Time:      8:30am – 12:00pm                                                  while learning how to work with young children and plan/execute
           Optional AM Care 7:30am – 8:30am                                  program activities. .
           Optional PM Care 12:00pm – 2:00pm
                                                                             Time:     9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Kid Care Preschool, 352 Mass Ave.                                  Location: Dallin School
Fees:      $175 per week             ($140 for Week 2)                       Fee:      $90 per week ($75 for week 2)
           $50 per week for AM Care ($40 for Week 2)                         CITs must be able to work with minimal supervision.
           $100 per week for PM Care ($80 for Week 2)

Arlington Recreation Program Guide                                      14                                                 Spring – Summer 2022
Enjoy Summer 2022 at the
                           New Reservoir Beach
 Arlington Recreation and the Town of Arlington are excited to
 announce that Reservoir Beach will be fully open in the summer
 of 2022! Enjoy the newly renovated Reservoir Beach including
 the brand new bath house, picnic pavilion, playground, water
 play area, sport court, and new lawn areas.
 The beach is supervised by certified lifeguards and other beach
 staff while open. Only U.S. Coast Guard lifesaving devices are
 allowed. Everyone over one (1) year of age must display tags to
 the gate attendant to be admitted to the beach area. Reservoir
 Beach is open to residents and non-residents.
 This year the Reservoir Beach will allow beach goers to use some
 water toys not permitted in the past. Inflatables will not be allowed!

 2022 Beach Dates
 Dates:   June 18 – August 19                                                  Season Beach Tags Cost
 Hours: 	10:00am – 7:00pm, subject to change                                  Adult       (Ages 18 years and over)                   $65
          based on staffing availability                                       Children    (Ages 1 – 17 years)                        $50
                                                                               Seniors     (Ages 60 years and over)                   $40
 How to Get Beach Tags                                                         Family      (includes two adults and two children)     $190
 Arlington Recreation will be selling bands starting on February 7.                        $20 for each additional child
 Beach tags can be purchased online at arlingtonrec.com and
 picked up at the beach once it is open or in person at the Recreation         Daily Fees
 Office during office hours.                                                   $6 per person, per day over the age of one (1) years old

Entering Grades 6 – 8                                                          Entering Grades 1 – 6 • August 16
Summer Exploration                                                             H.R.C. Summer Experience – Health,
Each week, participants will enjoy a day at Water Country or                   Recreation, Community Safety
Canobie Lake, hiking, and a beach day. We will round out the                   The Arlington Recreation Department, Arlington Police Department,
week with other activities such as high ropes climbing, paint-ball,            Arlington Fire Department and
escape the room, Kimball’s farm or go-carting. Rainy weather? No               Arlington Youth Health and Safety
problem! We’ll also add in indoor fun like bowling and roller-skating!         Coalition are collaborating on this
Space is limited! Check out our website for our trip details. Please           very special summer program
note, trips are subject to change if necessary.                                offering. The program includes a
Days:       Four-Day Program, Monday – Thursday                                variety of fun and educational
            (Friday Make-up Day)                                               sports and games, art and crafts,
Dates:      Week 1        June 27 – June 30                                    public safety awareness, health
            Week 2        July 11 – July 14                                    and fitness, and swimming/water play. Staff from all four depart-
            Week 3        July 18 – July 21                                    ments will run programs such as finger printing and forensics,
            Week 4        July 25 – July 28                                    substance abuse prevention activities, and emergency vehicle day.
            Week 5        August 1 – August 4                                  Day:        Tuesday
Time:     8:00am – 4:00pm                                                      Date:       August 16
Location: Meet at the Ed Burns Arena                                           Times:      9:00am – 3:00pm
Fee:      $500 per week                                                        Location:   Arlington Reservoir
                                                                               Fee:        $60

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